Why is this color auspicious on the day of Vasant Panchami? (Image Source: AI-Generated)
Religion Desk, New Delhi. Today, on 23 January 2026, the festival of Vasant Panchami (Basant Panchami 2026) is being celebrated with enthusiasm across the country. On this great festival of arrival of Rituraj spring and worship of Mother Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, a different glow is visible all around. But, have you ever noticed that on this day everyone gives great importance to yellow as well as white colored clothes? Come, let us know how these two colors affect our life and destiny.
Yellow color symbolizes energy and new beginnings
Yellow color has the most importance on Vasant Panchami. According to astrology, yellow color is considered a symbol of the planet 'Jupiter' (Guru). Which is the factor of knowledge, intelligence and happiness and good fortune. This is the reason why students and intellectuals wear yellow clothes on this day so that they can get the blessings of Jupiter.
Apart from this, in Indian agricultural tradition this is the time of flowering of mustard crop. Yellow mustard blooming all around indicates that nature is adorning itself and new energy is being transmitted. Psychologically, yellow color is also considered to increase enthusiasm and mental clarity.
White color: symbol of simplicity and pure intelligence
While yellow color symbolizes enthusiasm, white color represents peace and purity. In mythological texts, Mother Saraswati has been called 'Shvetavasna', which means the one wearing white clothes. White color symbolizes that to attain knowledge it is necessary to have a clean and calm mind.
What does Vaastu Shastra say?
According to Vastu Shastra and spiritual beliefs, white color reduces the ego within us and increases concentration. This is the reason why many people prefer to wear white clothes and offer white flowers to Goddess Sharda during the worship. Special care is taken of these colors even during puja. Yellow flowers and white sandalwood are offered to Mother Saraswati. Also, saffron rice or yellow boondi is used in the offering, which brings sweetness and prosperity in life.
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